B2 — Upper Intermediatenoun
inquietudine
restlessness / unease
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
agitazioneturbamentoirrequietezzaansiaangoscia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
serenitàpacecalmatranquillitàquiete
Usage note
'Inquietudine' is a deeper existential unease or restlessness. Stronger than 'agitazione'. Associated with creative spirits and existential search. 'Inquieto' = restless/uneasy.
Example
"Un'inquietudine indefinita lo spingeva a cambiare continuamente."
"An indefinite restlessness kept pushing him to change constantly."
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